Miniature On Ivory Of A Woman With A Purple Dress 19, 18th Century Frame

Miniature On Ivory Of A Woman With A Purple Dress 19, 18th Century Frame-photo-3

Object description :

"Miniature On Ivory Of A Woman With A Purple Dress 19, 18th Century Frame"

Representation of a woman in a purple dress, and three-quarter length painter on a miniature made of ivory dating from the 18th century.

The beginning of this century is representative for the use of miniatures on ivory. While the technique on enamel becomes scarce, painters gradually favored this new medium for in particular the ease of use of gouache.
The natural color of this material is easily assimilated to the color of the flesh of the whitish face of this woman in the finery of her time.

Price: 1 400 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Width: 20
Height: 12,5

Reference: 832207